Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the fender baffle.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the fender.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If equipped
Remove the fender insulation.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Remove the rear seat.
Refer to: Rear Seat (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the retaining tabs and remove the lower child safety seat tether anchor bezels...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...